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north korea wants to rebuild its economy with china's kropsi cooperation. attention is focused on when kim will schedule talks with the new leaders. >>> the eurozone economic shrank from july to september compared to the previous three months. this is a decline for the second quarter in a row. this also means the common currency block slid into a recession. the european union's data office released the preliminary figure of gross domestic product for the third quarter of this year. it fell 0.1% from the previous three months. among the 17 nations in the eurozone, portugal's gdp fell 0.8%, spain slumped 0.3%. germany and france, the strongest economies within the eurozone, both posted a 0.2% growth in the third quarter, but compared to a year earlier, the greek economy was down 7.2% in the quarter. >>> let's check on the markets. european shares are lower as the eurozone economy has gone back into recession. london shares down about 0.3%. frankfurt, the dax index declining almost 0.5%, and the cac 40 in paris declining by 0.5%. meanwhile, share prices across
north korea wants to rebuild its economy with china's kropsi cooperation. attention is focused on when kim will schedule talks with the new leaders. >>> the eurozone economic shrank from july to september compared to the previous three months. this is a decline for the second quarter in a row. this also means the common currency block slid into a recession. the european union's data office released the preliminary figure of gross domestic product for the third quarter of this year. it...
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critics say the european economy is stagnating due to these austerity measures. these cludtax hikes d payroll cuts in the public sector. that's all for business news for this hour. i'll leave with you a recap of the region's markets. >>> the european union will use its nobel peace prize money to set up a relief fund for children in war zones. the move follows criticism of this year's award to the eu. the eu says it made the decision ahead of the awards ceremony in norway on december 10th. the prize money is about $1.2 million. the union won the 2012 prize for helping to overcome the legacy of two world wars and bring peace to europe. the president of the european commission said the prize is a symbol of reconciliation. he says the award money should be used to nurture hopes for the future. >>> myanmar's opposition leader aung san suu kyi has called on india to support her country as it moves towards democracy. aung san suu kyi made the call in new delhi, india, on wednesday where she's visiting for the first time in 25 years. she asked india to support the people
critics say the european economy is stagnating due to these austerity measures. these cludtax hikes d payroll cuts in the public sector. that's all for business news for this hour. i'll leave with you a recap of the region's markets. >>> the european union will use its nobel peace prize money to set up a relief fund for children in war zones. the move follows criticism of this year's award to the eu. the eu says it made the decision ahead of the awards ceremony in norway on december...
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. >> translator: we'll regain economic strength, a strong economy will serve as the basis of a reliable social security system. we'll also reestablish diplomatic relations. we'll make relations with the united states more reliable. the japan/u.s. alliance has been weakened under the democratic party government. >> abe says the liberal democratic party is well prepared for the election. he says it has reviewed its principles and streamlined its policies. >>> yoshihiko noda is the third prime minister to lead japan since the democratic party took power. he's been in the job for a little more than a year. here's a look at some of the challenges he faced. >> reporter: yoshihiko noda replaced the prime minister who lost support over his handling of the fukushima power plant accident. overseas media focused on the fact that noda was japan's sixth prime minister in five years and questioned whether he could form a stable government. >> translator: i'm determined to do everything possible to move politics forward using a down-to-earth approach. >> reporter: noda identified three top priorities
. >> translator: we'll regain economic strength, a strong economy will serve as the basis of a reliable social security system. we'll also reestablish diplomatic relations. we'll make relations with the united states more reliable. the japan/u.s. alliance has been weakened under the democratic party government. >> abe says the liberal democratic party is well prepared for the election. he says it has reviewed its principles and streamlined its policies. >>> yoshihiko noda...
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economy is picking up according to the latest gdp data. commerce department analysts say it grew at an annualized pace of 2% in the third quarter of this year. the latest numbers for the july-to-september period are slightly better than market expectations. the growth rate was 1.3% in the previous quarter. personal consumption grew 2%, a rise from 1.5% growth in the second quarter. people's spending accounts for about 70% of u.s. economic activity. >>> people who use microsoft are getting in touch with the company's latest product. windows 8 is now available. it's the biggest upgrade since 1995. the operating system is designed with both pcs and tablets in mind, and it's offering computer manufacturers a boost as they try to reboot interest in their products. nhk world's daisuke azuma reports. >> reporter: at the stroke of midnight, windows 8 went on sale. >> translator: it beats my expectations. it changed my belief of what a pc can do, and i'm so excited. >> reporter: when windows 8 is turned on, the tap screen displays with colorful tit
economy is picking up according to the latest gdp data. commerce department analysts say it grew at an annualized pace of 2% in the third quarter of this year. the latest numbers for the july-to-september period are slightly better than market expectations. the growth rate was 1.3% in the previous quarter. personal consumption grew 2%, a rise from 1.5% growth in the second quarter. people's spending accounts for about 70% of u.s. economic activity. >>> people who use microsoft are...
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the latest data shows the country's economy has started getting traction again. china's national bureau of statistics says industrial out put climbed over 9% from a year earlier. it was the second straight month of gainless. the pace of growth was 0.4% faster than in september. meanwhile retail sales were up more than 14%. the increase was 0.3% more than in the previous month. earlier in the day china announced that the consumer price index or cpi rose 1.7% from a year earlier. that's the slowest pace since january 2010. officials say the small increase is due to moderate gains in food prices. the latest data comes out one day after people's bank of china governor joe chow twan noted some recent economic data were starting to show signs of recovery. he hinted the central bank would not take extra monetary easing measures at least for now. >>> u.s. president barack obama is preparing to head to southeast asia for his first diplomatic tour since re-election. the four-day trip will include the first visit to myanmar by a sitting american president. the white house s
the latest data shows the country's economy has started getting traction again. china's national bureau of statistics says industrial out put climbed over 9% from a year earlier. it was the second straight month of gainless. the pace of growth was 0.4% faster than in september. meanwhile retail sales were up more than 14%. the increase was 0.3% more than in the previous month. earlier in the day china announced that the consumer price index or cpi rose 1.7% from a year earlier. that's the...
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. >> rising fuel prices are becoming a risk to the strong growth enjoyed by most asean economies. a gauge of world oil prices has been over $100 a barrel since last month, amid tension with and sanctions against iran. consumers in southeast asia a feeling the pinch, and they are starting to make their anger known. in indonesia, around 5,000 protesters rallied wednesday outside the presidential palace in jakarta. they called for a planned hike in fuel prices to be delayed. the government of president susilio bambang yudhoyono has proposed a 33%ncrease in energy prices. the plan still needs to be approved by parliament. it's due to come into effect on april 1st. >> the government says it has to raise prices because the budget sunday threat. the question is who put it under threat? the people? >> economists forecast the price hike will push indonesia's inflation rate above 7% this year. meanwhile, in the philippines, people are also showing anger about fuel prices in a unique way. noy noying is the latest trend mocking president aquino's latest inaction on the issue. noy noying invol
. >> rising fuel prices are becoming a risk to the strong growth enjoyed by most asean economies. a gauge of world oil prices has been over $100 a barrel since last month, amid tension with and sanctions against iran. consumers in southeast asia a feeling the pinch, and they are starting to make their anger known. in indonesia, around 5,000 protesters rallied wednesday outside the presidential palace in jakarta. they called for a planned hike in fuel prices to be delayed. the government...
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a strong economy will serve as the basis of a reliable social security system. we'll also reestablish diplomatic relations. we'll make relations with the united states more reliable. the japan/u.s. alliance has been weakened under the democratic party government. >> abe says the liberal democratic party is well prepared for the election. he says it has reviewed its principles and streamlined its policies. there were mixed reactions from people around japan. >> translator: we are suffering so much in fukushima since last year's disaster. i don't understand why politicians cannot work together. >> translator: fukushima is slowly but steadily moving forward in its recovery. it would be regrettable if the momentum slows in the coming weeks. >> translator: i've been looking for a job for two months. i just want the government to create more jobs. >> a business leader expressed his hopes. >> translator: the private sector is trying its utmost to survive. we hope politicians will create a society and nation where those who make efforts are duly rewarded. >>> campaign m
a strong economy will serve as the basis of a reliable social security system. we'll also reestablish diplomatic relations. we'll make relations with the united states more reliable. the japan/u.s. alliance has been weakened under the democratic party government. >> abe says the liberal democratic party is well prepared for the election. he says it has reviewed its principles and streamlined its policies. there were mixed reactions from people around japan. >> translator: we are...
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economy is picking up according to the latest gdp data. commerce department analysts say it grew at an annualized pace of 2% in the third quarter of this year. the latest numbers for the july-to-september period are slightly better than market expectations. the growth rate was 1.3% in the previous quarter. personal consumption grew 2%, a rise from 1.5% growth in the second quarter. peop people's spending accounts for about 70% of u.s. economic activity. >>> japanese electronics maker nec swung into the black in its fiscal half for the first time in four years. the company on friday reported a group net profit of $100 million between april and september. that compared with the year earlier loss of $137 million. nec officials traced the turnaround in part to a jump in orders for the construction of communications stations from mobile phone carriers. also, they said sales of lcd panel patent to taiwan electronics maker hon hai precision industry also helped. despite the first half profit, the company left its earnings projections for the whol
economy is picking up according to the latest gdp data. commerce department analysts say it grew at an annualized pace of 2% in the third quarter of this year. the latest numbers for the july-to-september period are slightly better than market expectations. the growth rate was 1.3% in the previous quarter. personal consumption grew 2%, a rise from 1.5% growth in the second quarter. peop people's spending accounts for about 70% of u.s. economic activity. >>> japanese electronics maker...
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banks of the eurozone's fourth largest economy are suffering from massive losses on their property loans. the government hasn't disclosed how much it needs, but an audit by an oversees accounting firm has indicated up to 60 billion euros would be required. the assistance would be limited to aiding commercial banks, not the government that is suffering from a heavy budget deficit much like greece. it's not considered easy to calm market worries about spain's fiscal trouble. the eu aid would further increase the amount of its debt. spain is the fourth country to seek assistance after greece, ireland and portugal. >>> panasonic and sony plan to team up for the next generation tv. now it's official. the two companies say they plan to come up with technology for the mass production of organic, e-lectroluminesce ennc displays by the end of next year. these displays are thinner and produce clearer images than lcd panels. they plan to develop large 50-inch displays for tvs and professional use. sony and panasonic have long been rivals in the electronics market, but they have decided to join forc
banks of the eurozone's fourth largest economy are suffering from massive losses on their property loans. the government hasn't disclosed how much it needs, but an audit by an oversees accounting firm has indicated up to 60 billion euros would be required. the assistance would be limited to aiding commercial banks, not the government that is suffering from a heavy budget deficit much like greece. it's not considered easy to calm market worries about spain's fiscal trouble. the eu aid would...
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a strong economy will serve as the basis of a reliable social security system. we'll also reestablish diplomatic relations. we'll make relations with the united states more reliable. the japan/u.s. alliance has been weakened under the democratic party government. >> abe says the liberal democratic party is well prepared for the election. he says it has reviewed its principles and streamlined its policies. there were mixed reactions from people around japan. >> translator: we are suffering so much in fukushima since last year's disaster. i don't understand why politicians cannot work together. >> translator: fukushima is slowly but steadily is moving forward in its recovery. it would be regrettable if the momentum slows in the coming weeks. >> translator: i've been looking for a job for two months. i just want the government to create more jobs. >> a business leader expressed his hopes. >> translator: the private sector is trying its utmost to survive. we hope politicians will create a society and nation where those who make efforts are duly rewarded. >>> campaig
a strong economy will serve as the basis of a reliable social security system. we'll also reestablish diplomatic relations. we'll make relations with the united states more reliable. the japan/u.s. alliance has been weakened under the democratic party government. >> abe says the liberal democratic party is well prepared for the election. he says it has reviewed its principles and streamlined its policies. there were mixed reactions from people around japan. >> translator: we are...
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the country's economy posted a second straight quarter of contraction, indicating it has entered a recession. the jobless rate in portugal rose to 15.3%, while italy's went up to 9.8%. nations taking fiscal austerity measures are seeing their labor situations deteriorate. >>> china and south korea are negotiating a trade pact, the latest in a series of rules to relax trade rules in the region. china's communist minister and his south korean counterpart announced their agreement after meeting in beijing. china has been actively working to conclude free trade pacts in asia. an fda linking china and asean nations took place in 2010. a similar deal with china should provide an added boost to south korean firms operating overseas. >>> the asian development has secured a record of contributions to help low-income countries over the next four-year term. the president made the announcement on monday. this provides loans to low-income nations. kuroda said they have collected $4 billion from member countries for the next four-year face through 2016. the president said the asia-pacific region should be
the country's economy posted a second straight quarter of contraction, indicating it has entered a recession. the jobless rate in portugal rose to 15.3%, while italy's went up to 9.8%. nations taking fiscal austerity measures are seeing their labor situations deteriorate. >>> china and south korea are negotiating a trade pact, the latest in a series of rules to relax trade rules in the region. china's communist minister and his south korean counterpart announced their agreement after...
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north korea wants to rebuild its economy with china's cooperation. attention is focused on when kim will visit china for talks with the new leaders. >>> three israelis have been killed after a rocket fired from gaza hit a building in the south of the country. they're the first casualties there since israel's military carried out an air strike that killed the hamas military commander ahmed jabari. a rocket fired by hamas and palestinian militants hit a residential building in ma la chi about 25 kilometers north of ga gaza. the attack came after israel launched two consecutive days of operations in gaza, killing 11 palestinians, including hamas' military commander and his children. hamas militants have fired over 100 rockets into israel. israeli prime minister benjamin netanyahu warned that his country is prepared to expand its offensive if necessary. amid rising concern about the escalating violence, the united nations security council held an emergency session on wednesday. it adjourned without issuing any form of statement. >>> the united nations is
north korea wants to rebuild its economy with china's cooperation. attention is focused on when kim will visit china for talks with the new leaders. >>> three israelis have been killed after a rocket fired from gaza hit a building in the south of the country. they're the first casualties there since israel's military carried out an air strike that killed the hamas military commander ahmed jabari. a rocket fired by hamas and palestinian militants hit a residential building in ma la chi...